Just in time for summer, and to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the National Trails System and National Trails Day, the Department of the Interior and National Park Service have designed 19 new National Recreation Trails, stretching out over 17 different states....
The Timberline Trail is the Ultimate Pacific Northwest Backpacking Trip, and it’s only open until October 15th, so if you want to try it out, you better start planning....
You may have noticed that Backcountry.com recently released their own line of outdoor gear – everything from outdoor clothing to tents and sleeping bags. There will even be some casual, urban-theme clothing for wearing off the trail and around town, all sold under the (very...
Yosemite may not be the first National Park, as that honor falls on Yellowstone, out in the Rockies. But Yosemite’s instrumental significance in the creation of the National Park system can’t be denied, and it may be fair to say it’s Yosemite that really captures...
Millions of Americans will spend their summer hitting up the majestic National Parks spread throughout the American West, where they will be sweltering away in the summer sun and desert heat. If you’d like to try something more off the beaten path and, quite literally,...
Sometimes the best part of camping isn’t just being in the great outdoors, but the opportunity to enjoy some delicious warm food in the great outdoors after a long day. There is just nothing quite like fresh-cooked food over the campfire. And if you like...
The Lumix LS7 is Panasonic's new waterproof tough camera, built to take pictures while handling absolutely anything you could throw at it. It’s so waterproof, you can snorkel down to depths of 102 feet without any leaks or water getting in. At the same time,...
The new Marmot EVODry Eclipse is an innovation in rain gear. The company decided to ditch the traditional DWR coating that rain jackets usually use, instead option for a more environmentally-friendly and less-messy design that won’t wear off the way a coating does. ...
When you’re pedaling hard and fast – whether on the road or off – you want a backpack that carries all the essentials – mainly water – and nothing unnecessary. The Thule Vital Hydration pack does just that. ...
High-end bikes are expensive, but they don’t have to be off-limits. The Masi Strada Speciale is a fantastic steel road bike with vintage styling that comes in at about $1300, without sacrificing performance. ...
